Which offers a greater career progression - being an officer or being a soldier.?
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Category: Career Advice
Date asked: Friday, October 31, 2025
Last reviewed: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Abbie L.
Both routes offer career progression opportunities and promotion through the Rank structure. If you are unsure which route to take look at areas you are interested and read the roles available to Soldiers and an Officers life within these areas you will find some useful information under qualifications you could after training heading of each role.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
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